SMS - 8 Foot Putts, Make Rate, Tour Pros Top 10

SMS - 8 Foot Putts, Make Rate, Tour Pros Top 10

Author: Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner April 25, 2026 Duration: 12:11
If you listen to this podcast, you probably know that Tour pros average about 50% on their putts from 8 feet. But how does that number change for players when they finish in the top 10? Or, on the other hand, in weeks in which they miss the cut? Lou puts this question to Greg and Mark, and the answer might give some insight into how much putting contributes to the hot and cold rounds that we all have. Each of these will be a mini-episode (10-15 minutes long) about an interesting golf stat. We will discuss what you can learn, and most importantly, how you can apply this on the golf course to lower your scores and lower your handicap. Listen on your drive to the golf course or over your Saturday morning coffee! Data is sourced from Arccos Golf. They have over 1 BILLION shots in their database. Check them out at: https://www.arccosgolf.com/  Use code DATALOU15 for 15% off! If you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/ Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/ Where to find us: Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribe Mark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonline Mark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonline Lou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribe Lou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagner Greg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For golfers looking to move beyond quick tips and understand the real mechanics and mental game behind improvement, Hack It Out Golf offers a unique blend of expertise and camaraderie. This podcast brings together the distinct perspectives of renowned coach Mark Crossfield, data and statistics expert Lou Stagner, and PGA Tour professional Greg Chalmers. Their conversations dig into the nuances of the golf swing, course strategy, and the latest in golf technology, all filtered through their combined decades of experience. Listeners get more than just instruction; they are privy to the lively, unfiltered banter between three friends who are deeply passionate about the sport. Each episode feels like a candid locker room discussion where insights on lowering scores are delivered with authenticity and humor. You will find yourself reconsidering your approach to practice, equipment, and on-course decisions. The podcast consistently balances technical depth with entertainment, making complex topics accessible and engaging. Whether dissecting a professional tournament, reviewing a new club, or debating a common golf myth, the show maintains a focus on practical takeaways that players of all levels can apply. Tune in for a genuinely informative and often hilarious deep dive into the game, where the goal is always to help you play better and enjoy the journey.
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Podcast Episodes
SMS - Top 10 Tour Pro vs Sub-150 Tour Pros, Greens Hit from 175 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:09
Tour pros are good—we all know that. But how much better are the very best Tour pros compared to their peers further down the leaderboards? In this episode, Lou asks Mark and Greg about how often Tour players hit the gre…
Filtering Online Golf Instruction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
There has never been more information available to a golfer who wants to improve as there is now. But how can you separate the good information from the bad? And perhaps even harder: in the good information, how can you…
Q&A: Clubfitting, How to Have Fun, Starting Juniors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
A bit of a grab bag of listener questions in today's episode. Greg and Mark take on three good ones. The first: what should I expect from a clubfitting? Am I good enough for a fitting? How much can getting fitted for clu…
SMS - 10 Index, 10 Yards in Rough vs in Bunker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
A 10-index golfer misses the green, but he's close to the green. Would he be better to be in the rough or the bunker? And by how much? In this episode, Lou brings the question to Mark and Greg. The first drama: can Greg…
Speed and Shot Options [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:34
What can you do with speed on the course? In this episode, a Lou-less Mark and Greg answer a listener question about speed gains. Surely, more speed means longer drives, but what other options does it offer? Greg has gai…
The Future of Golf Speed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:23
Today's episode begins with a list: the driver speeds of some of the younger, up-and-coming Tour pros. Mark, Lou, and Greg (at least until his internet failed and/or he bailed on the call because he was intimidated by th…
SMS - 10 Index, Birdies Per Round Shooting 70s vs 90s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:18
Longtime listeners of the pod will know that for typical golfers, the key to lower scores isn't making more birdies. Today's episode drives that point home. How many birdies will a 10-index golfer make when he shoots in…
Changing Grip to Change Shot Shapes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:29
Today, a listener question: is changing grip a good way to change a shot shape on a particular shot? Mark brings this topic to Lou and Greg, and they discuss whether they themselves would use differing grips on the cours…
Hitting More Greens in Regulation, Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:47
Picking up with more on hitting greens. In this episode, Mark, Lou, and Greg dig deeper into the stats of GIR, in a way that emphasizes just how much it matters to hit greens, and how vast the gap is between great and le…
SMS - 3 Putt Percentage from 35 Feet, Tour Pro, Scratch, and 20 Index [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:47
The dreaded 3 putt. You know the odds of it increases the further you get from the hole. How often, from 35 feet, will a Tour pro, a scratch golfer, and a 20 index take three putts to finish the hole? Lou poses this ques…